He was a proud graduate of JB Dudley High School, class of 1971. He was employed by Pepsi Co. for 3 years, Thompson and Arthur for 14 years and Greensboro Transit Authority for 20 years before going into early retirement.
He was a faithful member of St. Paul Baptist church for many, many years. He served on the Male Chorus, usher board, and served as a trustee. In 1999 he and some fellow musicians formed the group The True-Tones and was an active member until his death.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Bobbie Jean Mitchell whom he shared a life with for 49 years. Five sons , Rodney Davis (Juanita) of Greensboro, Charles Davis (Rhonda) of High Point, Paul Mitchell Jr. (Chanisty) of McLeansville, and Bobby Mitchell (Shaunta) of Greensboro and Brian Mitchell of Greensboro; Five siblings, Geraldine Haynesworth of Roanoke, VA, Gilbert Mitchell, of Greensboro, Terrance Mitchell of Youngstown OH, Jacqueline Robinson of Greensboro, and Virgell Mitchell of Greensboro. Proceeding him in death was his sister Rosa Morrison (James) of Greensboro. He also leaves 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A service honoring his life will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1309 Larkin St, Greensboro, NC 27406. The visitation will begin at 9:30am and the service will follow at 10:00am. Burial Lakeview Memorial Park.
Services Entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home (336)-272-6109